Comparison

RoutineGuide vs Tickgrid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RoutineGuide

Features
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Your brain works differently — your routine app should too. RoutineGuide is the simple, ADHD-friendly routine tracker designed for neurodivergent minds, overthinkers, and anyone who feels overwhelmed by their day. Build micro habits, stack them into routines, and let visual timers guide you through — one small step at a time. Inspired by the science of habit stacking and making habits stupidly small, RoutineGuide removes the friction so you can just start. DESIGNED FOR HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS • Simple, visual interface — no clutter, no overwhelm • Flexible task timers so you move at your own pace • Morning, afternoon, and evening routine slots • Personalize with icons, colors, and your favorite music • Set open-ended durations for tasks that don't need a clock BUILD HABITS THAT ACTUALLY STICK • Start with micro habits and grow from there • Stack tasks into routines that flow naturally • Follow your streaks and build momentum • Log completions with personal notes • View your stats, history, and insights STAY ACCOUNTABLE WITH FRIENDS • Connect with friends and share your journey • See completed routines in your activity feed • React and comment on each other's progress • Discover and import community routine templates SEAMLESS ACROSS YOUR LIFE • Home screen widgets for quick access • Apple Watch app for on-the-go tracking • Siri integration — start routines hands-free • iCloud sync across all your devices • Smart notifications to keep you on track • Live Activities show your current routine progress Whether you're managing ADHD, building a morning routine, or just trying to bring more structure to your day — RoutineGuide keeps it simple so you can stay consistent. Download now and start small. That's the whole point. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tickgrid

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Tickgrid is the habit tracker you don't have to open. The hardest part of keeping a habit isn't the habit — it's the ritual around logging it: unlock, find the icon, open the app, find the habit, tap. Tickgrid removes all of that. Your habits live on your Home Screen and Lock Screen as interactive widgets. Check in with one tap, right where you already are. The app stays in your pocket; your streak keeps growing. CHECK IN FROM A WIDGET • An interactive habit widget for your Home Screen: a one-tap button for your top habit, or a grid of up to six habits • Tap a cell to check in — it flips instantly, without launching the app • Tapped by mistake? Tap again to undo • Lock screen habit tracker widgets: circular progress, today's next habit, or a compact inline count (Pro) FINISH THE DAY, EVERY DAY • In the evening, Tickgrid's wrap-up Live Activity appears on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island: "N left today" • Every check-in counts it down in real time; finish the last one and it flips to done • At most one gentle daily reminder — you choose the time, and you can turn it off. No notification spam, ever WATCH YOUR STREAK GRID FILL UP • A contribution-style streak grid paints every day you showed up • Current streak and longest streak, per habit or across all habits • Advanced insights (Pro): completion trends, weekly rhythm, and a full-year view for every habit • A streak grid widget for your Home Screen (Pro) BRING YOUR HISTORY WITH YOU • Import from CSV: switching trackers doesn't mean starting over • Tickgrid reads common CSV formats, previews what it found, and backfills your streak grid in seconds • Export everything to CSV any time — every habit, every check-in, free forever. Your data is yours to take PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no cloud • Your habits and check-ins are stored only on your device • No ads, no trackers. Anonymous usage counts only — and you can switch them off in Settings FREE AND PRO Tickgrid is free to download, and the free tier is genuinely usable: track up to 3 habits with the interactive check-in widget, the streak grid, streak counts, and the evening wrap-up. Tickgrid Pro unlocks unlimited habits, every widget style (streak grid + the Lock Screen family), and advanced insights. Tickgrid Pro: • Monthly — $2.99/month • Yearly — $19.99/year, with a 2-week free trial • Lifetime — $34.99. One purchase, yours forever. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically for the same period and price unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. You can manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Prices may vary by region. Restore Purchases is available in Settings. Your habits deserve your willpower. The logging shouldn't cost any. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FvvLr2e1M0_zz4xmFw8Orjay8yKmHBxndjhjBs_7sKk/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

RoutineGuide4 screens
Tickgrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tickgrid at every 4 days against RoutineGuide's every 2 months. RoutineGuide's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RoutineGuide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Tickgrid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoutineGuide ships an update every 2 months, Tickgrid every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RoutineGuide versus Tickgrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutineGuideTickgrid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJostein Dyrseth伟秀 吴

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RoutineGuide

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$59.99
3 purchases

Tickgrid

Subscriptions2
  • Tickgrid Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Tickgrid Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tickgrid Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is RoutineGuide free?
RoutineGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tickgrid free?
Tickgrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RoutineGuide or Tickgrid have ads?
Neither RoutineGuide nor Tickgrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoutineGuide or Tickgrid?
RoutineGuide ships an update every 2 months, and Tickgrid every 4 days. Most recently, RoutineGuide was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tickgrid on October 2, 2026.

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